OUTPATIENT PHARMACIST (FULL-TIME)

Riverside Healthcare•Bourbonnais, IL

2d•$63 - $86

About The Position

The Outpatient Pharmacist will oversee the daily operations of Riverside Healthcare's retail specialty pharmacy. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate dispensing of specialty medications, compliance with all regulatory requirements, and providing expert pharmaceutical care to patients. The pharmacist will work collaboratively will other pharmacy professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care and customer service while optimizing the efficiency and profitability of the pharmacy. Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure. As a salaried professional, you may be expected to work above your FTE.

Requirements

None
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
Current and unrestricted pharmacist license in the state of Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a retail or specialty pharmacy setting.
Previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role is preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Masters or certification in leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the retail specialty pharmacy, including prescription processing, medication dispensing, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Provide clinical expertise in specialty medications, counseling patients on proper medication use, side effects, and adherence to strategies.
Ensure that patients receive individualized pharmaceutical care plans tailored to their specific needs.
Supervise, train, and mentor pharmacy staff, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support personnel.
Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment focused on patient-centered care.
Ensures that the standard of pharmacy practice consistently meets or exceeds legal and professional Standards of Care.
Complies with states and federal drug laws as regulated by the State Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Food and Drug Administration, URAC and ACHC accrediting bodies for Specialty pharmacy.
Implement and monitor quality assurance programs to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient delivery of specialty pharmacy services.
Conduct regular audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
Work closely with other healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, and case managers, to ensure the seamless coordination of care for patients receiving specialty medications.
Optimize revenue through effective inventory management and reimbursement strategies.
Ensure that all patients and customers receive prompt, professional, and courteous service.
Address and resolve customer concerns and complaints promptly.
Assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies to promote the specialty pharmacy services.
Participate in community outreach programs and health fairs to educate the public on specialty medications and pharmacy services.
Provide educational presentations to staff and other healthcare professionals on the latest advancements in specialty pharmacy.

Benefits

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so your journey at and away from work is remarkable.
Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work